Federico Bonazzoli scored a stunning bicycle kick just after the hour to give Cremonese a 2-1 win over AC Milan. Cremonese took the lead through Federico Baschirotto's header before Milan equalised in first-half stoppage time via Strahinja Pavlovic. Milan had a Santiago Giminez goal ruled out for offside and pushed after the break, with Emil Audero making two excellent saves to deny chances from Luka Modric and Youssouf Fofana. Cremonese recorded an expected goals (xG) of 0.3 from four shots versus Milan's 1.66 from 24 attempts. The victory ended Cremonese's run of opening-day defeats.
Federico Bonazzoli's stunning bicycle kick handed Cremonese a winning return to Serie A as they came from behind to shock AC Milan 2-1 on Saturday. Playing in their first match in the top flight since 2022-23, Bonazzoli's acrobatic effort just after the hour proved the difference to pile more misery on the Rossoneri. After a disappointing campaign last season that saw Milan miss out on European football, the pressure was on for new boss Massimiliano Allegri to deliver instantly.
However, the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza was stunned into silence eight minutes later as Federico Baschirotto brilliantly headed Alessio Zerbin's cross beyond Mike Maignan. Milan restored parity in first-half stoppage time after Pervis Estupinan's delicate cross to the back post was met by a powerful header by on-rushing full-back Strahinja Pavlovic. The hosts continued to push after the break, with visiting goalkeeper Emil Audero producing two excellent stops in quick succession to deny Modric and Youssouf Fofana.
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